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Ethan Goldman

Ethan Goldman

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Ethan is a part of Davis Polk’s Tax practice. He advises clients on federal income tax matters related to a variety of transactions, including U.S. and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, partnership investments, restructurings and spinoffs. Ethan also regularly advises private equity sponsors and other private fund managers on tax matters relating to the formation and operation of private investment funds, as well as secondary transactions. He has also represented clients in connection with tax controversy matters before the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Tax Court.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - New York

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Ethan Goldman is an up-and-coming partner in the tax team, adept at handling a wide range of transactions, including cross-border M&A deals, joint ventures and partnership investments.

Strengths

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  • Ethan is very responsive and able to communicate complex issues very well. He connects the dots on different issues and experiences.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ethan is at the top of the next generation of tax lawyers. He has great judgment, is responsive and willing to take the time to truly understand all issues and provide great advice.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA
  • Ethan is very thoughtful, sharp and knows his stuff.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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Massachusetts

New York

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